All The Damn Crime

When Interrogation Goes Too Far: The Fontana False Murder Case

John and Joel Season 2 Episode 46

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 Police interrogation is designed to uncover the truth—but in Tom Perez Jr.’s case, it nearly destroyed a man. Pressured for 17 hours with misleading evidence, threats about his dog, and relentless questioning, Perez falsely confessed to a crime that never occurred. This episode breaks down how coercive tactics can produce dangerous results.